The role of the mastering engineer within the productionprocess. Discuss the history and changing environments in this regard in relation to current practices. Back this up with appropriate sources and critically evaluate.

Conduct a case study on an album (musical work) that has had a clear influence on the industry. Provide an overview of the key people involved in the production of the work. Examine the tracks on the album and critical analyse the key production values that define the album overall. Use quotes and other materials from a variety of sources to support the analysis.